Find answers to the most common questions about our VIN decoder service.
A Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is a unique 17-character code assigned to every vehicle. It contains information about the manufacturer, vehicle attributes, and production details.
Yes, our BMW VIN decoder is completely free. No registration or payment required.
We use official NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) data, ensuring high accuracy for vehicle specifications.
The decoder provides make, model, year, engine type, transmission, manufacturing location, safety features, and more.
While our tool specializes in BMW vehicles, it can decode basic information for other manufacturers as well.
SA (Sonderausstattung) codes are BMW's special equipment codes that identify factory-installed options and packages.
Common reasons include: incorrect character entry, using letters I/O/Q (not valid in VINs), or entering a VIN shorter/longer than 17 characters.
We prioritize privacy. VIN lookups are cached temporarily for performance but are not permanently stored or associated with user data.
Our decoder provides vehicle specifications only. For stolen vehicle checks, contact local law enforcement or use the NICB VINCheck service.
We use real-time NHTSA data, which is regularly updated with new vehicle information.